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Originally Posted by bbcoach7
I like quick whistles followed by clear and desicive mechanics.
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I'll agree on the clear and decisive mechanics, but a quick whistle is a bad practice. The longer that an official has to look at a play, the better his/her judgment is. Quick whistles are wrong way more often than patient whistles.
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I like a brief (if possible) answer to a legitimate relevant game question.
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Reasonable questions deserve a reasonable response, so long as the coach is not questioning call after call after call.
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It really bothers me when a Ref lags behind (lead or trail). If he's outa shape and can't keep up with the pace of the game, it's difficult for me to have respect and avoid saying something. I would never say something loud enough for fans to hear, or to otherwise embarass, but I have said something face to face like, "Sir, I'd really appreciate if you'd get to the same half of the court the ball is on."
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I agree that officials should be in shape, but that sarcastic comment would not do you or the game any good.
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Last observation: ANY advice in here about dealing with coaches that begins with phrases such as, "Most coaches..." should be lightly regarded at best.
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Sure all coaches are different, but there are some characteristics that about 99% of them share.